1937 Press Photo Mexicans at Funeral of Senorita Leonora Sanchez Slain by Police

Mexicans at Funeral of Senorita Leonora Sanchez Slain by Police - Leonora was slain in her home during a police raid on the house where a priest was celebrating mass. The slaying was but one of the violent incidents that occurred when thousands of Catholics demonstrated in Orizaba, Mexico, clamoring for the re-opening of churches.

Photo is dated 1937.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.